L.A. Shorts Fest to Feature Disney Panel & Screening
The Los Angeles International Short Film Festival will present a special screening and panel discussion with members from Disney Animation and Disney Interactive on Tuesday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m.
‘Ted’ Creator Seth MacFarlane Sued for Copyright Infringement
Seth MacFarlane, Universal Pictures and Media Rights Capital have been sued for alleged copyright infringement for their hit comedy ‘Ted.’
Matt Lanter Cast as Aquaman in ‘Atlantis’ Feature
New details surface on Warner Bros. and DC's latest straight-to-home release project, ‘Justice League: Throne of Atlantis,’ a continuation of the story begun in last winter's ‘Justice League: War.’
Academy Elects 5 Newcomers to 2014–15 Board of Governors
First-time governors are Kate Amend, Documentary Branch; Daniel R. Fellman, Executives Branch; Albert Berger, Producers Branch; Bob Rogers, Short Films and Feature Animation Branch; and Mark Mangini, Sound Branch.
Watch a New Clip from Bill Plympton’s ‘Cheatin’
Ahead of next week’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, watch a new clip from animator Bill Plympton’s latest feature, Cheatin’.
Laika’s ‘Boxtrolls’ Headed to Comic-Con 2014
Focus Features, Laika and ‘The Boxtrolls’ are headed to Comic-Con for a highly-anticipated Hall H Panel, “Eat Like THE BOXTROLLS” food truck experience, and more.
Ben Whishaw Replaces Colin Firth as Voice of ‘Paddington’
‘Skyfall’ star Ben Whishaw steps in to replace Colin Firth as the voice of Paddington Bear in the Weinstein Company's family film ‘Paddington.’
Chuck Jones Exhibit Opens July 19
‘What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones’ opens at the Museum of the Moving image in New York, where it will be on display July 19, 2014 through January 19, 2015.
‘WordGirl’ Soars Into Season 7 August 4
Scholastic Media’s Emmy Award-winning, top-rated series for the school-age set powers up for new season with a week full of word-powered premieres on PBS KIDS.
MAXON Announces ‘WinC4D’ Competition, Web Site
Themed challenges for users of Adobe After Effects CC and Cinema 4D Lite; winners to receive Cinema 4D Broadcast.
See What 'Futurama' Would Look Like in CG
Microsoft to Shutter Xbox Entertainment Studios
Microsoft to discontinue development of original series for its Xbox gaming platform and will close Xbox Entertainment Studios in the coming months.
Netflix, Disney Expand Streaming Pact to Canada
Netflix and The Walt Disney Studios announce a new multi-year licensing agreement that will make Netflix the exclusive Canadian subscription television service for first-run Disney live-action and animated feature films.
Marvel Announces New Thor, Captain America
Marvel Entertainment reveals that it will be replacing the comic book incarnation of ‘Thor’ with a new, female version; Sam Wilson, formerly the superhero known as The Falcon, will be taking over the role of ‘Captain America.’
Disney Television Animation Developing ‘Haunted Mansion’ Special
TV animation studio continues to expand roster of top creative talent with production on three pilots and new short-form series; extends overall development deal with ‘Phineas and Ferb’ co-creator and executive producer Dan Povenmire.
Genius Brands Int’l Appoints Stone Newman President, Global Consumer Products
Newman brings roster of clients from former company Art + Science International to GBI as he builds company’s global consumer products business.
Disney's Animated Series ‘The 7D’ Launches with Solid Ratings
Last Monday's premiere of Disney's animated series ‘The 7D,’ a contemporary, comedic take on the world of the Seven Dwarfs, delivers strong ratings, ranking as the network’s #2 animated original-series premiere on record among Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11.
‘The Boxtrolls’ Set to Roll at All-American Soap Box Derby
Focus Features partners with the International Soap Box Derby, inviting families attending the World Championship to explore the fantastical world of ‘The Boxtrolls’ with a custom-built car on display, free ‘Boxtrolls’ gear, exclusive sneak preview clips from the new movie, and an immersive photo experience.
Shotgun Software Passes Bishop Fox Security Audit
Cloud-based production tracking, review, and asset management software for film, TV and games passes a full penetration test by global security auditing firm Bishop Fox.
Christina Miller Tapped to Head Cartoon Network, Adult Swim & Boomerang
Christina Miller is named President and General Manager for Turner Broadcasting networks Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang, with global oversight of linear and non-linear content, the consumer products group and franchise management.
‘Letter to Momo’ Opens in New York July 23
From the creators of ‘Ghost in the Shell’ comes a wonderfully expressive and beautifully hand drawn animated tale that combines bursts of whimsy and kinetic humor with deep felt emotion and drama.
Season Two of ‘Sanjay and Craig’ Begins July 19
Season two of Nickelodeon’s Emmy-nominated animated series ‘Sanjay and Craig’ begins this Saturday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) with the new episode “Hot Sauce Boss”/”Ghost Pool.”
Adult Swim Signs First-Look Deal With Aaron McGruder
Adult Swim expands its relationship with The Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder; first project under the pact will be a live-action/ adventure pilot with the working title of ‘Hooligan Squad.’
A Comedy Boot Up Your Ass: ‘Black Dynamite Season One’ Released on Blu-Ray and DVD
'Black Dynamite' co-creator Michael Jai White shares his thoughts on the edgy, action-packed and brilliantly executed Adult Swim animated series Season One DVD.